General Manager

Barash Media is hiring a General Manager!

The General Manager (GM) is responsible for the overall operational, financial, and strategic performance of Town & Gown Magazine and The Centre County Gazette. This role provides leadership across revenue generation, sales management, staff supervision, client relations, and day-to-day business operations, ensuring sustainable growth, operational efficiency, and strong community presence. The GM serves as the central point of coordination between sales, editorial, production, distribution, and administration.

Responsibilities:

Revenue Growth & Sales Leadership

• Drive revenue growth through advertising sales, sponsorships, special sections, and partnerships
• Oversee sales strategy, pricing, forecasting, and performance tracking
• Manage and support sales staff, including goal-setting, coaching, and accountability
• Meet with current and prospective clients to build relationships, secure new business, and retain existing accounts
• Network within the community to expand brand visibility and business opportunities

People Management & Human Resources

• Lead, supervise, and support all staff across departments
• Handle hiring, onboarding, training, and performance management
• Conduct employee evaluations, coaching, and disciplinary actions, including formal write-ups when necessary
• Foster a collaborative, accountable, and professional workplace culture
• Approve and manage employee schedules and timesheets

Financial & Administrative Oversight

• Oversee accounts payable and ensure timely processing of invoices and expense
• Oversee accounts receivable to make sure of timely payments
• Administer payroll operations, including reviewing employee work hours, tracking and approving time off, and preparing payroll for final submission and approval.
• Update, maintain, and manage client and vendor contracts
• Monitor budgets, expenses, and overall financial performance
• Ensure operational procedures are followed consistently and efficiently

Operations & Production Management

• Coordinate workflows between sales, editorial, design, printing, and distribution
• Manage publication timelines and ensure deadlines are met
• Oversee print and digital distribution operations, ensuring effective reach and delivery
• Troubleshoot operational issues and implement process improvements

Marketing, Branding & Community Presence

• Maintain and oversee social media presence
• Ensure consistent branding and messaging across print, digital, and social platforms
• Support promotional efforts for issues, special editions, and events
• Represent the publications at community events, meetings, and networking functions

Strategic & Leadership Responsibilities

• Develop and implement short- and long-term operational and revenue strategies
• Analyze performance metrics and adjust strategies as needed
• Identify opportunities for growth, efficiency, and innovation
• Serve as a key advisor to ownership on business performance and strategic direction
• Perform additional general management duties as required to support the success of both publications

Compensation is $80,000 - $85,000 a year depending on prior experience plus commission.

This is not a remote job. Candidates already in the State College area preferred.

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